Marie Louise House Nursing Home
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Inspected 3 February 2022 · report published 22 March 2022What inspectors found
Marie Louise House Nursing Home in Romsey provides personal and nursing care for up to 51 older people across three floors, including a specialised dementia unit with secure garden access. Families and residents consistently share positive feedback about the welcoming atmosphere, attentive staff, and overall quality of life at the home. Following recent improvements, the management and staff have successfully resolved past concerns, ensuring a secure, well-organized environment where residents feel genuinely valued and supported by an experienced team.
Residents and their families feel confident that the home provides a secure and protective environment. Individual risks, such as falls and skin integrity, are carefully monitored through electronic care plans, safety checks, and specialized clinics that track fluid intake and early warning signs. Medication is managed safely by competent staff, and the home maintains robust infection control measures, including dedicated visitor coordination and safe visiting arrangements.
Care and support meet individual needs effectively while respecting people's choices and daily preferences. Clinical staff collaborate closely to ensure medical and personal requirements are met promptly, and nurses have even started sharing specific health care training with broader care staff to improve overall support.
Residents, relatives, and staff praise the quality of care and describe the atmosphere as warm, attentive, and person-centered. Staff appear unhurried and responsive to call bells, and visitors are welcomed through organized protocols that balance safety with family connection.
The home involves residents and their loved ones in daily life through regular meetings and discussions about community involvement and the environment. Relatives confirm they are kept well-informed about any changes, and staff actively encourage feedback to continually develop the service.
The home is guided by a visible, approachable management team that promotes an open, fair, and transparent culture. Staff feel supported, valued, and encouraged to share ideas, though the team acknowledges minor administrative areas for growth, such as ensuring all maintenance and service checks are filed in a more organized and easily accessible manner.
This is an editorial summary intended to make the inspection findings easier to read — it is not a substitute for the full report, and is not medical or care advice.
At a glance
- Regulated activity
- Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care
- Registration status
- Registered
- Local authority
- Hampshire
Estimated weekly cost
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Specialisms & care types
Location & nearby homes
Plotted from registered coordinates · straight-line distance, not a road route.Frequently asked
Good, following the inspection on 3 February 2022.
Yes — Dementia is listed among Marie Louise House Nursing Home's registered specialisms with the CQC.
Marie Louise House Nursing Home is registered for 51 beds.